3Com 3CR990B-97, 3CR990B-97-25, 3CR990B-LP-97, 3CR990B-FX-97, 3CR990B-FX-97-25 data sheet
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DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
LAN Security
3Com®Fast Ethernet Secure NICs help
protect LANs with standards based
IPSec encryption and authentication
offloads.*
Upgradeable Features
These high-performance network
connections can be easily upgraded
with new features and technologies to
meet changing business needs.
Advanced Desktop Performance
Intelligent NIC processing offloads*
and powerful traffic-control features
reduce the burden imposed on the
host CPU and accelerate system
performance.
Comprehensive Monitoring and
Management
Standards-compliant remote control
and management—including DMI,
PXE, and remote wake up—reduce
administration time and costs.
Easy Installation
3Com Connection Assistant’s easy-touse interface provides self- and
assisted-service functions for end
users and support technicians.
3Com®Fast Ethernet Secure Copper
and Fiber Network Interface Cards
Upgrade LAN
Security without
Impacting Network
Performance
Today’s sophisticated networks have
evolved well beyond simple file and
print sharing. Likewise, enterprise
systems are being asked to handle
more sophisticated business applications and heavier processing loads.
That’s the reasoning behind our 3Com
Fast Ethernet Secure Copper and
Fiber NICs. Faced with an Internet
filled with viruses and worms, companies appreciate how LAN security
contributes to network performance
and availability. Unfortunately, many
have already learned the hard way
that an unprotected network is
vulnerable to hostile attacks, the
kind that can bring day-to-day
operations to a screeching halt and
cost thousands of dollars (or more)
in lost productivity.
These advanced-platform NICs let IT
administrators implement end-to-end
LAN security without sacrificing
system performance for end users.
High-performance features, such as
processing offloads* and fiber-optic
compatibility, help systems run faster.
*Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities.
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The standards-compliant remote
management, inventory, and troubleshooting features help reduce
administration time and network
total cost of ownership (TCO). In
short, installing 3Com secure NICs
can make the whole LAN faster, more
secure, highly available, and easier to
manage—which is exactly the kind of
innovation you would expect from
the company that pioneered smart
network connections.
End-to-End LAN Security
Copper- and fiber-cabled corporate
LANs are protected with the packetlevel security of IPSec. The fiber NIC
is additionally resistant to electrical
interference and packet snooping.
The embedded processor offloads and
processes encryption and authentication* tasks, for hardware-based
information security. These secure
connections work with our other
end-to-end LAN security products
that include secure switches, perimeter firewalls, and firewall cards for
notebooks, servers, and desktops.
Better Performance Today and Beyond
Optimized for Windows 2003 Server,
2000, and XP operating systems, the
security processor significantly accelerates system and application
response. This custom-designed
embedded processor offloads cycleintensive TCP/IP, IPSec, and
authentication processing*. The autonegotiating NICs automatically match
the throughput of upstream switch or
hub ports.
Easy Installation
The 3Com Connection Assistant gives
end users and support staff one easyto-use tool for management,
troubleshooting, and repair. Its automated interface provides options for
either self or assisted service, helping
users get and stay connected.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
3Com Fast Ethernet Secure Copper
and Fiber NICs are backed by a
Limited Lifetime warranty.
*Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities.
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Feature Benefit
LAN Security*
Encryption and authentication Secure sensitive data at wire speeds—with
DES/3DES encryption, MD5 and SHA-1
hashing, and RFC 2402 authentication.
Security associations (SA) Onboard RAM supports 75 security
associations.
Performance
Security processor* Offloads and processes network traffic so
host can devote CPU cycles to application
tasks—resulting in optimal system performance.
IPSec Secures sensitive data up to five times faster
than software-based encryption.
Authentication Processes and verifies authentication headers
using the RFC 2402 algorithm.
TCP segmentation
†
Supports larger packets, segments TCP
frames for the Ethernet MAC, and adds TCP
sequence numbers to each packet.
TCP/UDP/IP checksum Generates and verifies TCP, UDP, and IP
checksum operations.
Flow control Reduces lost packets and retransmissions for
more efficient data transfer between the NIC
and switch.
10/100 Mbps autonegotiation Transparently adjusts connection throughput
to match switch or hub port.
Firmware upgradability Keeps secure NICs up-to-date with the
latest features.
Management
Installation CD-ROM Includes graphical user interface for installation,
configuration, and diagnostics—reducing
installation time.
3Com Connection Assistant Provides self- and assisted-service functions
for end users and support technicians;
automated interface is extremely easy to use.
Keepalives Respond to router-based management
requests while NIC is in sleep mode to help
solve IP address-aging issues.
3Com Managed PC Boot Agent Supports pre-OS management capabilities
including network boot, Remote Program
Load (RPL), NetWare Core Protocol (NCP),
BootP, and Pre-boot Execution Environment
(PXE).
ACPI compliance Conserves system power when PC is not
being used; enables remote wake up
and management.
DMI 2.0 compliance Allows managers to inventory desktops and
NICs from a remote location.
Features and
Benefits
*Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities.
† Windows 2003 Server or XP operating system required for TCP segmentation.
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3Com SKU Product description
3CR990B-97 3Com 10/100 Secure Copper NIC
3CR990B-97-25 3Com 10/100 Secure Copper NIC (25 pack)
3CR990B-LP-97 3Com 10/100 Secure Copper NIC, Low Profile
3CR990B-FX-97 3Com 100 Secure Fiber-FX NIC
3CR990B-FX-97-25 3Com 100 Secure Fiber-FX NIC (25 pack)
3CR990B-FXLP-97 3Com 100 Secure Fiber-FX NIC, Low Profile
Ordering
Information
Media
Copper: 10BASE-T/100BASETX, autonegotiation
Fiber: 100BASE-FX
Connectors
Copper: RJ-45
Fiber: SC
Bus Interface
32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
Processor
ARM9 security processor, 100
MHz RISC
Encryption and Authentication
3DES, DES, SHA-1, MD5, RFC
2402
Cables and Operating Distances
10BASE-T: Category 3, 4, 5 or
5e UTP up to 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-TX: Category 5 or 5e
UTP up to 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-FX: Long-wavelength
fiber-optic cable (1300 nm); 50
µ/125 µ or 62.5 µ/125 µ multimode fiber; full-duplex up to
2,000 m (6,560 ft), half-duplex
up to 412 m (1,351 ft)
Management
SNMP manageable
System Requirements
Hardware: 32-bit PCI; PCI 2.2compliant
Software: Linux 2.4, Microsoft
Windows 2003
Server/2000/XP/NT 4.0, Novell
NetWare 5.x/6.x
Standards Compliance
PC 99, WfM 1.1a/2.0, ACPI 1.0,
DMI, PXE 2.0, RIS, IEEE 802.3,
PCI 2.2
Safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility
Meets FCC requirements, FCC B,
CE, C Tick
Physical Dimensions
Copper: length, 13.34 cm (5.25
in); width, 5.23 cm (2.06 in)
Fiber: length, 13.34 cm (5.25 in);
width, 6.35cm (2.50 in)
Power Requirements
+5V +/- 5% @ 1.26 A max.
Operating Ranges
Temperature: 0º to 70º C (32º to
158º F) operating, -30º to 90º C (22º to 194º F) storage
Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing operating/storage
Specifications
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